Separately - and in order to avoid another full closure of the motorway - Highways England will be taking the opportunity to carry out essential bridge waterproofing works south of J23A.

There will be a traffic diversion route along the A453 for the entire time. As the M1 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, we expect significant congestion and delays along this diversion route and the motorway.

Therefore we advise drivers avoid this area if possible and allow for extra time for their journey – in particular if travelling to East Midlands Airport.